Justin Locke Productions | Phone: 781-330-8143 | email: justinlocke1@gmail.com

REAL MEN DON'T REHEARSE is the funniest book you'll ever read about orchestras and classical music! This is what it's really like to play in a professional orchestra. Unlike the usual high-minded approach, this is a laugh-out-loud look at the culture of the certifiably insane people who play notes for a living. Makes the perfect gift for that music lover on your list!

Highly recommended! --Dr. Demento

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"'Real Men Don't Rehearse' paints a lively picture of what goes on behind the scenes at a major symphony orchestra. Anybody who thinks that all classical musicians are stuffy and lack a sense of humor will be set straight by this rambunctious book."
--Peter Schickele ("curator" of "PDQ Bach")

Real Men Don't Rehearse is now globally distributed and can be ordered through any retail bookseller in the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia. You can also buy the Japanese version.

"You're guaranteed to find yourself laughing out loud while reading
"Real Men Don't Rehearse."

–-Strings Magazine

"If your idea of a great ab workout is laughing until your stomach hurts,
this book may save you hundreds of dollars in gym membership fees."

--International Society of Bassists Magazine

Read the INTRODUCTION and FIRST TWO CHAPTERS

Read an Excerpt: "Kiddie Concerts: Look Kids, Now He's Decomposing"

Read Reviews!


Real Men Don't Rehearse was written by Justin Locke, who spent 18 years as a professional bass player, playing with the Boston Pops and the Boston Symphony. Justin is also the author of Principles of Applied Stupidity. Also check out Justin's speaking appearances!

Phone: 781-330-8143 | justinlocke1@gmail.com